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ESMLvsVB

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF against Vanguard Small Cap Index Fund — the fee, the flows, the book, and a year head-to-head.

One year, growth of $100
ESML 116VB 112Oct 25Oct 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
ESMLVB
Expense ratio0.17%0.050%
Assets$2.7B$58.9B
Net flow, 1 month−$116M—
Net flow, 1 year+$418M—
Return, YTD+13.9%+11.1%
Return, 1 year+15.7%+12.4%
Avg daily volume117K513K
Holdings9101417
ListedApr 10, 2018Jan 26, 2004
Options marketYesYes

MARKED CELLS LEAD ON THAT LINE · LOWER FEE, LARGER ASSETS, STRONGER FLOWS & RETURNS

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